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peter ogborne
| Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 06:19 am: |
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Somebody was looking for some information on a Brit Marine Engine. If they wish to contact me maybe I can help |
John Brooking
| Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:09 am: |
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What was the RPM of the 3hp and the 6 1/2 hp one and two cylinder engines? |
andrew
| Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 06:01 pm: |
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test |
peter ogborne
| Posted on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 07:35 am: |
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John......some times we put in a please or even a thank you. However, A model BM which is a 2.5 BHP single cylinder engine runs at 1000 rpm.This engine has a bore and stroke of 2.75 x 2.75 inches, weighs 195 lbs and cost 122 pounds Stirling in 1960. The nearest i can get to your 6 1/2 HP engine is the E10 ,this is rated at 10 BHP at 1100rpm ,two cylinders , bore and stroke of 3.5 x4.5 inches, weight 490 lbs and cost 178 Pounds Stirling in 1960. There is a 5 BHP engine ,the Model A, but it is a single cylinder . There are a series of vaporizing oil engines ranging from a 4 to a 16 BHP. All manufactured by Brit Engineering Co Ltd ,Bridport ,Dorset . Hope this helps you . |
CLIVE MORRISON Visitor
| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 11:56 pm: |
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Ii have a brit e10 petrol marine formerly used in a harwich shrimper in goodworking order for sale contact clive on uk mobile 07785994565 . |
fairbanks
Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 04:14 pm: |
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Hi,ive just acquired two BRIT imp engines single cylindered of 5 hp each, and would like to know if anyone on this forum has any info on them, ive noticed that there are a few of us out there trying to find info on these marine engines so any info would be appreciated.cheers. |
gert
New member Username: gert
Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 03:29 pm: |
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Hallo steven Are you still looking for info about your brit imp engines if have a copy of a manual so i can make you a copy , this manual also includes the two cilinder sprite engine and part lists of this engines the single cilinder engine i have in my boat and a second one for spare i also have a two cilinder sprite for spare bud this is not compleet maybie for spareparts let me hear ,Gert Holland. |
minoan
New member Username: minoan
Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2009
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 06:19 am: |
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Hello everybody. I have an engine pretty similar to the boards logo engine but with a pan underneath. It is 2.5 hp /1000 rpm two-cycle with a bosch magneto co-coupled to the water pump with a middle gear behind the cylinder .Its built in 1957 .The carburator has the letters ACJ on it. Please can any body recognize this motor? I cant find nothing else written on it! |
Roland Morris
Visitor
| Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 07:37 am: |
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Hi Everyone, I have just bought a handmade boat (from a chap on Canvey Island) with a BRIT 10hp PETROL engine. I know nothing about it and am finding it difficult to find anything on www to help. Anyone assist me please. Many thanks in anticipation. |
fairbanks
Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 08:26 am: |
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Hello Roland , it must be your lucky day.i have x2 brit imps and was in the same situation as you a while back, i made inquiries on this forum and ended up with x2 copies of the manual i think you are looking for, it covers both the single and the twin cylinder engines so if you e-mail me your address i will post you a copy. P.S good luck with the project, steve. |
les
Visitor
| Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 05:16 pm: |
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i wish someone would send me a copy of the manual les |
fairbanks
Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 06:04 pm: |
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Hello les, if you send me your email address i will send you a copy,send the details to my email address and i will sort something out.regards steve. |
Rob Kemish
Visitor
| Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 - 11:22 am: |
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Hi. Does any one have a head gasket for a Brit minor. Thanks Rob |
dlb
New member Username: dlb
Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 06:57 am: |
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Hi. I've just acquired a Brit Sprite to use in an Invicta 26. Please can anyone tell me the operating rpm, and/or advise on prop size for a <3ton long-keeler? Also might a kind contributor e-mail a parts diagram/list and any other useful info please. |
pasyp
New member Username: pasyp
Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2009
| Posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 - 07:01 am: |
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A head gasket for a Brit engine Not very likely people have it spare, but in most cases it can be made easily. You need a peace of special iron reinforced and asbestholding packingsheat. Hold the sheat on the cilinderblock and cut the round holes with a light hammer with a round head, making many soft blows in order to forecome damage to the block. This type of hammer you often find in sets for car damage. To fasten the head again and you are not very experienced you need a moment-wrench to give the right tension to the bolts of the head. I made one for an Albin engine lying for anchor on a lake. Getting ashore with the byboat and train and taxi to get the piece of packing and lending the hammer and the wrench. The next day we could continue our vacation. Pasyp, Holland |
frans
New member Username: frans
Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2010
| Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 06:48 am: |
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I am looking for a waterpump for my 2 cylinder 10Hp Brit Sprite. It is a Jabsco 9430-51 serie number on it. Does anybody has this one spare? regards Frans Holland |
fairbanks
Advanced Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 04:21 pm: |
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Hello Frans,have you managed to find another pump for your sprite, i have just sold x2 BRIT IMPS with a box of spares ect, Today i have found a spare pump in my spares cupboard. Make me an offer in sterling + postage and i will post it to you.regards steve. |
gert
New member Username: gert
Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 03:51 pm: |
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i still have one nearly compleet brit sprite two cylinder engine {maybe} for spare parts ? {for sale}if someone neads a part ore is interested let me know Gert Holland |
mark_manley
New member Username: mark_manley
Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2010
| Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 02:28 pm: |
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I have just come across this forum whilst looking to see if there is anything on the internet about my former employer, Brit Marine. I only worked there for about 18 months in 1983-84 and it was during this period that the company was taken over by Solent and Pratt and production of engines ceased and the remains of parts sold off. I was originally employed as a turner but having served an apprenticeship as a toolmaker found myself doing all types of machining operations and eventually ended up in the fitting shop building boat engines. My six months there was spent mostly rebuilding customers engines and assembling new ones. The only engines I worked on were Imps, Sprites and I rebuilt a Brit Minor. By then they were outdated, expensive and thirsty, all running on petrol with a tvo option. If there is any advice or information I can give I would be happy to do so although I was there for such a short period my knowledge is limited. |
CJ Ranger
Visitor
| Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 - 06:17 am: |
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Excellent, at last some info on brit.... I have a 4hp petrol Brit Minor, Mark if you can advise or would like to rebuild it for a small fee? Or could someone please email any manual to help me strip 'er down? thanks [email protected] |
fairbanks
Advanced Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 45 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 - 11:16 am: |
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Hello cj, i have a copy of the manual for the BRIT IMP / SPRITE, i will post it if it is of any use to you, regards steve |
willemv
New member Username: willemv
Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2011
| Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 09:40 am: |
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Hello Gert I also have a Brit Sprite 10 hp 2 cylinder engine. I'm looking for a reserve gear because mine isn't working in reserve. I saw your message and thought maybe you can help me. Regards Willem |
Ashley.D
Visitor
| Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 10:14 am: |
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Hello Can anyone help just taking on a project restoring what we think is a 20ft lugger, it has a brit sprite marine 10hp model 44 with it. Has anyone got any information on it, does it start in petrol or switch over after starting? Regards Ash |
fairbanks
Senior Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 62 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 04:23 pm: |
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Hi Ashley, if you send me your email address i will send you a copy of my manual, regards steve |
gert
New member Username: gert
Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2009
| Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 02:43 pm: |
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Dear willemv. the part who is used for the revese i use myself a because i both a engine with was use as a generator who only ran forward and not revese,sorry for the late reply, i also have a question does anybody have experiance with head gaskets of a imp they leak all the time,head is flat i want o make an gasket from 2 mm copper plate and then glow it, does any body have experiance with this? |
davey1000
New member Username: davey1000
Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2010
| Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 07:56 am: |
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I emailed a man who was selling a 21 foot sailing boat. He said that at one time he fitted an inboard diesel engine but it was faulty and would never run properly so he removed it. Further enquiries revealed that the engine had been a Brit Imp and he said that the design of it was no good and that he had been cheated. Possibly some "reverse engineering" is needed? |
Mark cooer
Visitor
| Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 04:45 pm: |
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Hi, I have just got a Brit imp 4hp does any body have a manual I could have a copy of please? I haven't got much idea about this engine I bought on impulse for a self build boat I am planning over winter. Thanks |
fairbanks
Senior Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 82 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 - 03:41 am: |
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Hello Mark, if you can wait a couple of days i will email you a copy of mine. regards steve. |
Mark cooper
Visitor
| Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 - 05:37 pm: |
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Hi, thanks for your help. Mark |
Mark cooper Visitor
| Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 05:19 pm: |
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Hi, I still could do with a manual if you can help. Thanks |
fairbanks
Senior Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 83 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 - 04:16 pm: |
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Hi Mark, i thought i sent you a full copy of the manual a week or so ago , obviously you didnt get it.i will resend the manual via email on monday. regards steve. |
brit_marine
New member Username: brit_marine
Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2012
| Posted on Saturday, October 06, 2012 - 06:43 pm: |
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I am looking for a brit marine 10hp manual anybody care to email a copy please |
fairbanks
Senior Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 101 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2012 - 08:18 am: |
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Hi There, i have a copy for the IMP/ SPRITE manual, if this is what you are looking for please send me your e-mail address . regards steve |
brit_marine
New member Username: brit_marine
Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2012
| Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2012 - 05:15 pm: |
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fairbanks, can you please email the sprite manual to: [email protected] thanks |
bungaku
New member Username: bungaku
Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2012
| Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:45 pm: |
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I wonder if anybody knows what make of pistons were used in the Brit Sprite/Imp engines? I believe the conrods were from a Triumph car so it would be logical to say Triumph but what model? |
Guest
Visitor
| Posted on Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:29 am: |
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Looking for a owners handbook or manual for a 4HP Brit Minor engine, fitted to a west country crab boat, both engine and boat will soon be in the water again, but need some info on the engine / gearbox. |
fairbanks
Senior Member Username: fairbanks
Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Sunday, June 30, 2013 - 02:41 pm: |
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Hi There, if you can send me your email address i will forward a copy of my manual. it covers both single and twin cylinder engines. |
David Woolley
Visitor
| Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 04:32 pm: |
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I wonder if anyone can help with a handbook, drawings or photographs for a Brit E10. The one I am restoring seems to be pretty good but the throttle linkage and hand starting arrangements are missing.} |
roo
New member Username: roo
Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2009
| Posted on Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 06:19 am: |
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The notes I have in my manual say Piston(complete) 17906 Ford consul 1500 flat top, marked ID15 Std. Big end bearing shells GS9948LC Triumph Vitesse (1600?)No comments on rods, but could be vitesse. |
paul martin
Visitor
| Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 10:12 am: |
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hi there i am in the process of buying an itchen ferry which is fitted with a brit e10. i need as much info as you ole boys have got and a manual. many thanks paul |
paul martin
Visitor
| Posted on Monday, February 24, 2014 - 07:48 am: |
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Hi There I have a complete Brit E10 which i have just taken out of my little sailing boat. Its not running at the moment but i do not think it would take much to get it going. Not sure what its worth, but it is complete and needs a new home. Paul [email protected] |
petter104
New member Username: petter104
Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2014
| Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 01:26 am: |
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Morning,please help need a manual and any parts for the 2 cylinder Brit Sprite engine,also any parts/help for early Volvo Penta md1b,great site and warm and friendly,brilliant,many many thanks Glenn |
bl9869
New member Username: bl9869
Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2015
| Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 03:15 am: |
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hi looking for a brit imp 5hp engine manual |
big_al
New member Username: big_al
Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2020
| Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2020 - 05:26 pm: |
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Can anyone help me with a manual/parts list for a 10hp Brit Engine? Thanks. |
nicksmith
New member Username: nicksmith
Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2022
| Posted on Monday, April 04, 2022 - 04:44 am: |
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HI. I have a Brit 10Hp (Sprite). The hand start handle turns but does not engage the chain at the other end. Is there a shear pin on these systems? I can't see any other mechanical reason why the handle turns but the chain does not? Any advice welcome. Also where would I find any Brit spares. Thanks |
couttsie1
New member Username: couttsie1
Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2022
| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 08:53 am: |
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Hello I have a 2 cylinder Brit marine engine circa 1950s I am looking for either a manual or info about what type of oil it takes and what the oil level should be in the sump as there is no level plug or dipstick.Thanks |